Brother v. Brother

by Peter J. Leithart

Israel’s conflicts with Edom and Amalek are sibling conflicts. Continue Reading »

28 Jan 2015 0

Hierarchy and Oppression

by Peter J. Leithart

Hierarchy can be oppressive, but so can inversion of hierarchy. Continue Reading »

27 Jan 2015 0

Living the Movies

by Peter J. Leithart

We can’t live like people live in the movies. Why then do we find them so compelling? Continue Reading »

27 Jan 2015 0

Primes

by Peter J. Leithart

Prime numbers come in all varieties. Continue Reading »

27 Jan 2015 0

Portrait of the Artist

by Peter J. Leithart

Thomas Mann’s Death in Venice is an uncomfortable portrait of an artistic soul. Continue Reading »

27 Jan 2015 0

Rape and Consolatio

by Peter J. Leithart

Augustine was the first writer to consider rape an occasion for consolatio, rather than shame. Continue Reading »

26 Jan 2015 0

Guinea Pig Economy

by Peter J. Leithart

We have entered the “Guinea Pig Economy.” Continue Reading »

26 Jan 2015 0

Life By Faith

by Peter J. Leithart

Trust is inherent in human action. Christian faith is acting with trust in God and His promise. Continue Reading »

26 Jan 2015 0

Mosaianic Secret

by Peter J. Leithart

If Moses’ killing of an Egyptian was a defense of the oppressed, why did he do it secretly? Continue Reading »

26 Jan 2015 0

Who Needs Books?

by Peter J. Leithart

Does it matter if you read from a book? Continue Reading »

23 Jan 2015 0